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Passed MOT, but............
« on: 30 June 2009, 10:07:50 »
Car went in yesterday for MOT, new rear tyre (needed for MOT) and aircon service at a cost of £200 which wasn't too bad. Passed MOT but with 2 advisories that I need new rear discs and pads which ain't going to be cheap plus I've just had to buy a new coolant tank (thanks to Mike Dundee for getting me one on TC :y) due to faulty coolant level sensor, so will be getting the garage to do that as well which will also mean new coolant. Now I've just noticed I'm getting a bit of reverberation from the exhaust when de-accelerating which probably means baffles are on the way out. Bloody bills are starting to rack up! :'( :'( :'(
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #1 on: 30 June 2009, 10:09:23 »
Least it passed.  :y


I'll take it off your hands for £500 if that will help you out?
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #2 on: 30 June 2009, 10:11:29 »
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Least it passed.  :y


I'll take it off your hands for £500 if that will help you out?

You're all heart James!  ;D ;D
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #3 on: 30 June 2009, 10:12:04 »
No worries Bob  :y
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #4 on: 30 June 2009, 10:14:33 »
regarding rear discs and pads. i bought a complete set inc handbrake shoes from e**y for 55 squids, was not dissapointed, performed very well  !!!
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #5 on: 30 June 2009, 10:21:52 »
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regarding rear discs and pads. i bought a complete set inc handbrake shoes from e**y for 55 squids, was not dissapointed, performed very well  !!!

That seems incredibly cheap! :o When I spoke to my garage thay were talking well over £100 for rear discs and pads although they would probably be VX parts.
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #6 on: 30 June 2009, 10:25:37 »
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regarding rear discs and pads. i bought a complete set inc handbrake shoes from e**y for 55 squids, was not dissapointed, performed very well  !!!

That seems incredibly cheap! :o When I spoke to my garage thay were talking well over £100 for rear discs and pads although they would probably be VX parts.

tradeclub....

Ventilated discs/drums from '01                              93182287 £127.00 £108.29 £84.55
Brake shoes/pads, rear (axle set)
All models brake shoes                                90541931 £67.50 £57.43 £40.98

 
All models disc pads                                93169001 £19.65 £16.70 £11.59


the handbrake shows are much cheaper in Halfords though


and after Mike dundee's experience, make sure you get the vented disks!


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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #7 on: 30 June 2009, 10:27:24 »
always out for a bargain, didnt have high hopes but very happy... :y
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #8 on: 30 June 2009, 10:43:27 »
I would not think you would need to do the coolant if your just going to change the tank either. You should be able to catch anything that comes out and reuse it  :y
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #9 on: 30 June 2009, 12:25:32 »
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Car went in yesterday for MOT, new rear tyre (needed for MOT) and aircon service at a cost of £200 which wasn't too bad. Passed MOT but with 2 advisories that I need new rear discs and pads which ain't going to be cheap plus I've just had to buy a new coolant tank (thanks to Mike Dundee for getting me one on TC :y) due to faulty coolant level sensor, so will be getting the garage to do that as well which will also mean new coolant. Now I've just noticed I'm getting a bit of reverberation from the exhaust when de-accelerating which probably means baffles are on the way out. Bloody bills are starting to rack up! :'( :'( :'(
Bring the tank with you at the weekend Bob, I'm sure our Tony will be only too happy to change it for you.
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #10 on: 30 June 2009, 12:34:09 »
you passed thats good news.. :y

but cars are lovely devil creatures that drain our wallets everytime..  :-/

my miggy also needs new climate radiator..

and cambelt is due for clit.. :(
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #11 on: 30 June 2009, 12:47:53 »
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Car went in yesterday for MOT, new rear tyre (needed for MOT) and aircon service at a cost of £200 which wasn't too bad. Passed MOT but with 2 advisories that I need new rear discs and pads which ain't going to be cheap plus I've just had to buy a new coolant tank (thanks to Mike Dundee for getting me one on TC :y) due to faulty coolant level sensor, so will be getting the garage to do that as well which will also mean new coolant. Now I've just noticed I'm getting a bit of reverberation from the exhaust when de-accelerating which probably means baffles are on the way out. Bloody bills are starting to rack up! :'( :'( :'(
Bring the tank with you at the weekend Bob, I'm sure our Tony will be only too happy to change it for you.

Mike Dundee will be bringing it to the meet so that'll be great if Tony can do it for me. Will I need to get coolant or can he save and re-use the coolant as mentioned earlier in this thread by LFF64? :y Extra burgers for Tony then!! :y
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #12 on: 30 June 2009, 12:58:59 »
Good one that it passed Bob! :y :y

Check, or perhaps somebody on here will know, if you can get the full Vx rear disc and pad set in one kit as you can with the front.  With TC could work out a bit cheaper? ;) ;)
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Re: Passed MOT, but............
« Reply #13 on: 30 June 2009, 13:02:35 »
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Good one that it passed Bob! :y :y

Check, or perhaps somebody on here will know, if you can get the full Vx rear disc and pad set in one kit as you can with the front.  With TC could work out a bit cheaper? ;) ;)

Nope unfortunately.

You can for some others like Vectra's, but not the omega  :'(
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« Reply #14 on: 30 June 2009, 13:05:31 »
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Good one that it passed Bob! :y :y

Check, or perhaps somebody on here will know, if you can get the full Vx rear disc and pad set in one kit as you can with the front.  With TC could work out a bit cheaper? ;) ;)

Nope unfortunately.

You can for some others like Vectra's, but not the omega  :'(


I wonder why. :-X :-X :-X   Robbing whatsits or what!! >:( >:( ;)
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